Author Topic: Golf mk3 vr6 alternator belt tensioner should replace at what mileage?  (Read 1263 times)

Offline faigolfgti

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I think the vr6 alternator belt tensioner should have life spend and wanted to know it should be replace at what mileage?
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Offline madsb

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Isn't it just a spring?

Offline faigolfgti

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I know the the belt tensioner is just a spring but after some year and mileage the spring tension became weak and don't work as it should and cause the alternator belt to jump.

Offline madsb

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I don't think there is a definite answer to your question. If you feel like it's not working properly and/or you can see it "jump" I would replace it, otherwise not.